Saturday, May 22, 2022

Dear friend, 

In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officer's Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.

In honor of National Police Week, I would like to thank the women and men of the Fairfax County Police Department and all public safety professionals who serve our community. 

Most importantly, we also remember all of the first responders who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Our police department is a model for departments across the county. I look forward to continuing to work with our law enforcement professionals and the community to ensure our neighborhoods provide a safe environment for all our residents. 

Also, VDOT is hosting an in-person public information meeting on Monday at John R. Lewis High School about the I-495 Southside Express Lanes study and to seek public input. The local public in-person meeting is Monday, May 23, at John R. Lewis High School, 6540 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA, and begins at 6:30 PM. 

The in-person meeting will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (presentation at 7 p.m.)

More information: https://www.virginiadot.org/projects/northern-virginia/495southsideexpresslanes.asp?fbclid=IwAR0GFmcRTbrTytb6AtVuAJ9rSMShig87UiOg1e6r2o-3fq6O0tHyEiFK9AA

Please contact my office if we can assist you.

1. Supervisor Lusk in the Community
2. HAPPENING THIS SUNDAY: Official Trash Pirates Kingstowne Cleanup
3. Taste of Springfield
4. Spring Shoe Fundraiser 
5. Inova Franconia-Springfield Hospital Virtual Community Meeting
6. Richmond Highway Turn Lane Survey Available through May 31!
7. Navigating the Infant Formula Shortage
8. Hot Car Safety
9. Reminder: Village Hardware Fundraiser in Support of the W.I.S.H.
10. Reminder: Now Accepting Summer Internship Applications
11. U.S. Households Eligible to Order Eight Free At-Home Tests
12. COVID-19 Resources

Supervisor Lusk in the Community

On Wednesday, I stopped by Mr. Zywiol's AP Government class at Hayfield High School, and later met with the John Lewis High School Student Governmental Association to discuss my role as Lee District Supervisor.

Students also asked me about my previous professional experience and how that has led me to where I am today.

Thank you to Principal Smith, Mr. Zywiol, and the students for inviting me and asking insightful questions!

It was my pleasure to attend the unveiling of the newly branded Potomac Banks area, which mainly encompasses South County, on Wednesday. The announcement was fittingly located on the banks of the Potomac River at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. Moreover, this effort aims to bring tourism to museums, historical sites, wineries and local business altogether.

More Information: https://wtop.com/fairfax-county/2022/05/southern-fairfax-co-rebranded-potomac-banks/

Jared Foretek, WTOP

Official Trash Pirates Kingstowne Cleanup

Official Trash Pirates is a local environmental group that plans family-friendly community cleanups. They are hosting a cleanup this Sunday, May 22nd, from 9 am to 11 am at the corner of Kingstowne Village Parkway & Manchester Blvd/Kingstowne Blvd (meet in the parking lot on the south side of Kingstowne Blvd between Kingstowne Village Pkwy and Barclay Drive).

All are invited to participate. Registration is required. Please sign up at officialtrashpirate.com/cleanup. Those under the age of 18 need to be accompanied and closely supervised by an adult. Bring gloves if you have them, trash bags will be provided.

The Climate Reality Project Northern Virginia Chapter and EarthRise Indivisible are proud sponsors of this event. 

If you have any questions about this cleanup, please contact Jenna Miller at TrashPirates@outlook.com or via the contact page on OfficialTrashPirates.com

Taste of Springfield

Springfield Town Center will be hosting the

 5th Annual "Taste of Springfield" Fest.

There will be exhibitors, food vendors, beer garden, live bands, local youth entertainment, businesses, and ALOT MORE! Don't miss out on showcasing your business in front of thousands!

June 4, Noon to 5 pm

Springfield Town Center

Register Here

When checking out, enter coupon code CHAMBER50 to receive a $50 discount off the registration cost.

Community Post: Spring Shoe Fundraiser

Please join Deputy Fire Cheif Willie Bailey, Firefighter & Freinds to the Rescue, and the Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department as they raise funds for their Spring Shoe Fundraiser. Donations will provide brand new, athletic-style shoes to local children in need this spring.

When you donate to provide a brand-new pair of shoes, it gives children the confidence to socialize, succeed, and hope for a brighter future. During the Winter, Operation Warm also provides over 4000 new coats every year to deserving families. They take care of the kids from head to toe. 

Over the past 23 years, Operation Warm has served over 4.5 million children across North America. In our communities, nearly one in five children live in need. For their families, paying for food, housing, heat, and healthcare takes priority, meaning many children have to go without proper clothing items needed to stay healthy and active.

Operation Warm is a nonprofit, GuideStar Platinum-rated 501(c)(3). Over 95¢ of every $1 goes directly to their programs.  

Here is the link to donate: www.operationwarm.org/firefighterandfriends

You may also write a check payable to Firefighters and Friends to the Rescue.

Mail to:

Willie Bailey, President

224 Burgess Avenue

Alexandria, VA 22305

A receipt can be provided upon written request. 

More information on Firefighters & Freinds to the Rescue: http://www.ffandfriends2therescue.org/aboutus.html

Inova Franconia-Springfield Hospital Virtual Community Meeting

Active Links for the meeting:

• Date: Wednesday, May 25
• Time: 7 – 8 p.m.
• Meeting URL: https://inova.zoom.us/j/92710953081
• Dial In: 888-788-0099 (Toll Free) 
• Meeting ID: 927 1095 3081
• This meeting will be recorded and shared online for those who cannot attend.
• Contact: dominic.bonaiuto@inova.org

Richmond Highway Turn Lane Survey Available through May 31!

The Fairfax County Department of Transportation invites the public to take a survey on Turn Lanes along the Richmond Highway Corridor. You may review materials from the meeting, including the presentation and meeting boards here: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transporta.../richmond-hwy-brt

FCDOT invita al público a realizar una encuesta sobre Turn Lanes en Richmond Highway. Puede revisar los materiales de la reunión, incluida la presentación y los tableros de la reunión a continuación, cuando complete la encuesta. Encuesta abierta hasta el 31 de mayo de 2022.

Take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RHBRT11

The Survey is open until May 31, 2022.

Tomar la encuesta: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/RHBRT11es

Encuesta abierta hasta el 31 de mayo de 2022.

Navigating the Infant Formula Shortage

• Learn seven tips if your formula is hard to find
• Call your physician with questions and concerns
• For manufacturing updates, call company hotlines
• Do not make homemade or watered-down formula

Details: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/navigating-infant-formula-shortage

Hot Car Safety

U.S. Households Eligible to Order Eight Free At-Home Covid Tests

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order a 3rd round of free at-home tests.



Place your order: https://www.covid.gov/tests

About the at-home COVID-19 test:

• Are rapid antigen at-home tests, not PCR
• Can be taken anywhere
• Give results within 30 minutes (no lab drop-off required)
• Work whether or not you have COVID-⁠19 symptoms
• Work whether or not you are up to date on your COVID-⁠19 vaccines
• Are also referred to as self-tests or over-the-counter (OTC) tests

Reminder: Village Hardware Fundraiser in Support of the W.I.S.H.

Village Hardware customers can round up their purchases throughout May to support the new Workforce Innovation Skills Hub. All proceeds will go to Melwood, the operator of the W.I.S.H. and a 501 C3 nonprofit. Funds raised from the round-ups will go towards training and job placement programs. 

Thank you for your support!

Reminder: Now Accepting Summer Internship Applications

My office is seeking an undergraduate or graduate student to serve as an intern in our office at the Franconia Government Center. This is an in-person internship opportunity for highly motivated students who are interested in local government and would like to learn how a Fairfax County Supervisor’s office runs.

Interns will be responsible for assisting staff on a variety of tasks and projects which can be tailored to their interests. Examples may include:

• Constituent casework
• Land use projects
• Community outreach
• Social media management
• Event coordination
• Front office responsibilities
• Administrative tasks
• Other duties as assigned

We are looking for interns who can commit to working 10-20 hours per week in our office for a period of 8-12 weeks. This internship can be flexible based on the intern’s needs, interests, and availability. A stipend of up to $2,000 is available to an undergraduate or graduate student selected for this internship.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to leedist@fairfaxcounty.gov by June 15.